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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1940
Page
3
Hubbard high school band joined 20 other bands at the Tallcorn exposition in Marshalltown on Monday. Community notices follow with church memberships, recitals, 4-H activities, and social events across Hubbard and nearby towns including baptisms, anniversaries, and regional visits.
An extended Sunday gathering at the I L Cakerice home celebrated Grandma Cakerice's birthday with a large group including Harry and Fred Cakerice, Darwin Vinton, John Cakerice, and many others. Separate notes mention a shower for LaVonne Albright, Ivester and Melrose school activities, and visits among local families. A GE report adds that scientists developed a new 4500 times weight lifting alnico magnet for telephones and loudspeakers.
The New Grand Theatre presents Dr Kildare's Strange Case starring Lew Ayres and Lionel Barrymore Sunday and Monday with insulin shock treatment and engagement to be married. Also showing Shooting High with Gene Autry and Jane Withers through Friday, plus The March of Time and other features. Wayne Morris and cast in Double Alibi. Bullet Code and Green Hornet No 4 join Saturday lineup. Tyrone Power's Johnny Apollo is announced for next Thursday and Friday.
Mrs J A Holt hosted a club meeting at Elvie Lewis home Tuesday. Mary Smith attended. Mr and Mrs Annie Gruelich and Catherine visited Iowa Falls Saturday evening. Ziesman family and Phillips relations called at John Phillip home for Laura Figeath birthday. Further visits included Willard Wehrman staying with grandparents Ruhnkes and Archie Holt birthday party attended by multiple families. Kenneth Tordoff and wife visited Mrs George Tordoff in Eldora on Sunday.
Political notices announce W. O. Guenther as a candidate for Hardin County Auditor and H. J. Schmitz seeking renomination for Hardin County Treasurer on the Republican ticket at the June 3, 1940 primary. Each announces intent to run and names the office and election date.
For County Recorder I am a candidate for the nomination for Recorder of Hardin county at the primary election June 3 1940, subject to the will of the republican voters. Furthers a local political bid by Fred Wehrman highlighting party backing and election timing.
Harry C. Marks announces candidacy for renomination to the office of Recorder of Hardin County. He states the nomination is subject to Republican voters at the Primary Election on June 3, 1940.
The text announces renomination bids for local offices in Hardin county. Fred L. Miller seeks renomination for Clerk of the District Court, with the June 3 1940 Republican primary. Wilson Hadley runs for renomination to the Board of Supervisors, Democratic primary June 3 1940, term starting January 1942.
For County Supervisor I hereby announce my candidacy for the republican nomination for member of the Board of Supervis ors of Hardin county for the term beginning in January, 1942, at the primary election June 3, 1940, Cc. F. LONG.
A. R. Idso declares candidacy for member of the County Board for 1941, subject to Republican voters in the June 3, 1940 primary.
R. A. Scott is named as a member of the Hardin County Board of Supervisors for the term beginning in January 1941.
Dean W Peisen announces candidacy for Sheriff and renomination for State Representative from Hardin County on the Republican ticket. D W Dickinson seeks a second term as County Attorney, subject to Republican voters at the June 3 primary in 1940.
Hardin County voters will decide the county auditor’s race in the June 3 primary. The election tests the will of the voters as candidates seek the job.
Otto H. Peglow announces candidacy for Hardin County supervisor for the term starting January 1, 1941, with nomination in the June primary. The entry notes the party and election timing as part of the campaign filing.
The Berlin Ladies Aid will meet Friday afternoon May 24 at the home of Mrs. Willison Chaney with Mrs. W. O. Chaney assisting. A church meeting tomorrow afternoon will organize a cemetery society. Local visits include the Eggleston and Cross families, and 4 H girls hosted mothers at Anna Hoyt’s home. Wilma Polley spent the weekend with her parents C. W. and Mrs. Polley.
Mr and Mrs Orrie Thayer of Alden and others from Iowa Falls visited Emma Freeman. School closed for summer with teachers returning next year. Emma Freeman spent time at Clear Lake. Guests at Mile Wood home included Floyd Beatty Des Moines and A M Whitney Radcliffe. Crystal Carr and Wayne Rierson visited Kenneth Campbell Cottage Grove. Orerah Carr dined with Otis Diamond Hubbard. Louis Cochran Eldora did business in Owasa. Stubbings Gatton Calude families visited Anna Stubbings. Roy Bacon Ted Heard Mike Stubbings spent weekend at Lost Island. Eugene Cross and Fenton Tibbs fished near Hickory Grove.
The Pleasant View school closed Friday with a picnic. Evelyn Fredrickson, teacher, stayed with the Gast family. Numerous visits followed among local families including Chaney, Starr, Kalous, and Harless households across Hubbard, Steamboat Rock, Eldora, Ackley, and surrounding areas.
Monday evening Mr and Mrs Arend Christians from north of Grundy Center visited in the Marlin Harms home Bernice Steelman was a supper guest Thursday evening in the Robert Freed home Melrose No 8 finished the school year Monday Mrs D L Turner Katherine Freed Mrs J O Smith and Mary Smith attended a shower for La Venne Albright Saturday afternoon in the home of Mrs Harold Newell Mrs Ray Freed entertained the Sunshine Bunch Wednesday afternoon Mrs Ralph Gunderson and small son of Gifford are spending a few days in the Sam Myers Helen Albright and Katherine Freed attended a picnic of the sophomore class Friday evening at Pine lake Mr and Mrs Luther Brindle
Mr and Mrs Ray Freed were guests at the Henry Wheeler home in Eldora. Mrs Emma Morrison along with Ruby and Keith were dinner guests at the John Gates home. Dr and Mrs Crossan of Rockford Ill and their daughter Mrs Ted McDonald and son of Ohio visited Mr and Mrs Asa Rodd. Gertrude Barnes closed school Friday with a picnic and returned to Duncombe. Mr and Mrs Darrel Rodd of Marshalltown spent Sunday with the Asa Rodd.
Departments stores offer powder or rubbery material to grip rugs and keep them from sliding. Alternative solutions include sewing oilcloth to the rug underside with the shiny side facing the floor.
To repair cracks in aging putty that do not require full replacement, brush on paint with a stiff brush. Use paint slightly thicker than normal to force into the cracks and seal them.
Installation of a kitchen ventilating fan to draw out cooking odors and grease-laden air and to prevent their settling on fabrics and curtains is eligible for financing under the FHA Modernization credit plan.
Grace Miller 62 died Monday in Iowa City after cancer was found during recovery from a major operation. Funeral services were conducted at Ivester church Wednesday by Rev. E. M. Frantz. Burial followed at Ivester cemetery. Survived by brothers Irvin Whitten and Alva Idora, sister Rhetta Olmstead Solon. Her parents had died previously. She resided at home most of her life with cousin Joan Price. She joined Ivester church as a child.
An elderly member of the Brethren church is praised for her long service in the primary department and steadfast loyalty to the faith and fellowship. Her years of dedication reflect a quiet, steady commitment to guiding younger members.
A respected Sunday school director and teacher, loved by many boys and girls for her steadfast guidance. Her long years of service and caring instruction touched a wide local audience, leaving a lasting impact on families and parish activities.
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